eSafety at Prior's Mill

eSafety

The internet is such an integral part of children's lives these days. It opens up so many educational and social opportunities, giving them access to, quite literally, a world of information and experiences. Along with safeguarding, e-safety is another strand of the 'golden thread' that is embedded across our school.

Whether on a computer at school, a laptop at home, a games console or mobile phone, children and young people are increasingly accessing the internet whenever they can and wherever they are. As you would protect your child in the real world, you will want to make sure that they are safe whatever they are doing. Like learning to cross the road, online safety skills are skills for life. If your child understands the risks and can make sensible and informed choices online, they can get the most from the internet and stay safe.

Policies Relating to theTeaching and Learning of Computing and e Safety

Prior's Mill CE Primary School has policies and procedures in place for the teaching of E-Safety at our school. We have clear roles and responsibilities in place along with clear policies and procedures

Please go to our Policies page to find our principles, policy and procedures in more detail for Computing and E-Safety.

UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS)

'New technologies inspire children to be creative, communicate and learn. However, while the internet is a great resource, it is important that children and young people are protected from the risks they may encounter. The UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) is a group of more than 200 organisations drawn from across government, industry, law, academia and charity sectors that work in partnership to help keep children safe online. The Council was established in 2010 following a review by Professor Tanya Byron and discusses and takes action on topical issues concerning children’s use of the internet.'

Childnet’s Sorted website

"This is a new website produced by Childnet designed by young people for young people. It aims to give you advice and information on computer security issues in a practical and simple way to help you sort out the hassles. Hopefully it can make your online experience just that little bit easier and more enjoyable."

BBC Webwise

This minisite has lots of information on everything to do with the Internet, including extensive advice for parents and carers.